Definitions for By-Laws
SCORING
301
or 501:
Ton T - Scoring 100 or more points, but less than 140 points, during a single turn of the game.
Ton 40 4T0 - Scoring 140 or more points, but less than 180 points, during a single turn of the game.
Ton 80 8T0 - Scoring 180 points during a single turn of the game.
CRICKET:
5-6 Count - Having darts in any combination adding up to five or six while your opponent does not have the
number(s) closed during a single turn of the game. (Ex: (5 count) a triple and two singles, two
doubles and a single; (6 count) a triple, a double, and a single or two doubles and two singles or
three doubles).
7-8 Count - 7 count - Having two (2) darts in the triple(s) plus a single (or any combination adding up to seven)
while your opponent does not have the number(s) closed during a single turn of the game.
8 count - Having two (2) darts in the triple(s) plus a double, (or any combination adding up to eight)
while your opponent does not have the number(s) closed during a single turn of the game.
9 count - Having three (3) darts in the triple(s) while your opponent does not have that number(s) closed during
a single turn of the game.
WINNING
DARTS:
Winning
Dart - is the dart that finishes the current game being played.
This win is worth one (1) skill point.
SKILL
POINTS:
Skill Points are acquired thru the previously defined darts thrown during a single turn of a game.
Ton 100-139 - One (1) point for each ton
Ton 40 140-177 - Two (2) points for each Ton 40
Ton 80 180 - Three (3) points for each Ton 80
5-6 Count - One (1) point for each 5 or 6 Count combination
7-8 Count - Two (2) points for each 7 or 8 Count combination
9 Count - Three (3) points for each 9 Count combination
3 Bulls - One (1) point for each 3 Bulls thrown
4 Bulls - Two (2) points for each 4 Bulls thrown
5 Bulls - Three (3) points for each 5 Bulls thrown
6 Bulls - Four (4) points for each 6 bulls thrown, make note on score sheet, this is an automatic trophy category
Total
Skill Points - The total accumulation of
Games Played – The total number of games an individual has played.
The
Team
Captain’s Responsibilities
1. It is the responsibility of the team Captain to read your bylaws: Most disputes that arise during a league match can be resolved between team captains using the bylaws. If Captains cannot reach an agreement, the dispute in question than may be submitted to the Board of Directors, or grievance Chairman for further review.
2. At the start of each season, the Team Captain will insure that their Team Fee and Players dues will be paid and turned into the league on the first night of league play. Sponsorship dues are $75.00; player’s dues are $10.00 per year or $5.00 for leagues playing after July 10. Nightly league fees are $3.00 per person. Without prior approval of the Board, any team who has not turned in their team sponsor fee by the third Tuesday of league play may be removed from league play. A returned check charge of $20.00 will be assessed to anyone who issues a check to the league, which is returned for insufficient funds. Team members MUST be at least 21 years of age to participate in RCDA events.
3. At the start of the season Team Captains will turn in to the league a team roster to include each player’s name, address (including zip code), phone numbers, and e-mail addresses. This roster should be updated throughout the season as is necessary.
4. Upon conclusion of the night’s match, both
Team Captains must call their scores in to the League Statistician. Example:
Team Name, Team Number, and Team Score (who got what score). On the day following a match
the Team Captain will mail the previous night’s Score Sheets and Team Members
Fees to the League Statistician.
If Score Sheets and League Fees are NOT received by the
League Statistician within a week (7 days) following a match, five (5) points
will be deducted from the team’s score, and the team member’s personal
skill points on that Score Sheet will be forfeited.
5. League fees are due nightly. If weeks 1-7
are not paid by week 8, skill points will be withheld until paid, provided they
were submitted according to the bylaws. For week 8-15, if fees are not paid by
the Friday before City Cup play begins, skill points will be withheld, and
players will be prohibited from City Cup play. Once monies are paid by the
established deadlines, all scores and points will be posted accordingly.
6. The Team Captain will update their Team on the league schedule, standings, and skill points, which will be posted on the league sponsored website and sent to the Team Captains prior to the start of the next league night. The Team Captain will also apprise their team on any information received from the league. This should be done prior to the beginning or following league play as not to interrupt or disrupt league play. It is a good idea for the Team Captain to keep a copy of the score and weekly stat sheets for their own personal records. Team members who have internet, can receive a copy of the weekly standings if they submit an email address to the statistician
7. The Team Captain will notify the opposing Team Captain, prior to the start of play of any substitutes they plan to use or if a team member will be late or has to leave early. REMEMBER: Anyone who participates in one event must play in the Team Match; also no more than six people may play in the Team Match.
8. The
Team Captain or a representative from that team must be present for the Team
Captain’s meetings or other required league meetings. A roll call of
9. Good Sportspersonship is the foundation of darts. The Team Captain is responsible for monitoring and regulating their team behavior. As representatives of the Dart League and guests in the establishment in which you are playing, your actions should reflect good etiquette and common sense. If disputes arise, try to settle them at the team level. REMEMBER: Team disputes settled at the team level, by the Team Captains or someone acting as the Team Captain are binding by both teams. Should a problem occur that can not be settled at the team level, a grievance may be filed to the league.
Team
Captain’s Information
1. START TIME:
2. LEGAL
A. Will consist of not less than four (4) and not more than six (6) members with at least one (1) member being female. All members must be at least 21 years of age.
B. No team member may switch to another team after the second week of play.
C. New team members may be added to replace those members, who have dropped out, provided they were not members of another team. Additional members must have board approval after week 2.
3. SUBSTITUTES:
A. Substitutes must be at least 21 years of age to participate in RCDA events.
B. Substitutes must pay their $5.00 dues per season + $3.00 nightly dues on night of play. $5 dues are only applicable if they are not already RCDA members.
C. Their name, address, zip code, and phone numbers must be sent to the League Statistician.
D.
No team may use a
substitute if there are four regular team members (consisting of at least one
male and at least one female) present and able to play.
E. No new substitutes may be added to a team during The City Cup.
4. FORFEITURE RULES:
A. In the event that no member of a team is present at the end of the ten-minute grace period for a scheduled match, the absent team forfeits that match, provided there were at least four members of the other team present. The entire match forfeiture will deduct ten (10) points from the forfeiting team. The team gaining the forfeiture will be given the average score for all their regular season matches for the forfeited match.
B. Forfeiture of a single event will award points:
1 point - for each Singles Match (2 points for divisions playing best 2 out of 3 singles matches)
2 points - for each Doubles and Triples Matches
2 points - for the Team Match
*****This may change the total points available for both teams, for the night. (for example - 21 points instead of 27 points total)
C. No individual skill points will
be awarded to any member of any team involved in the
forfeiture of a
match or game.
D. If one or both teams have less than a legal team, refer to Section XV.d in the by-laws.
5. RESCHEDULING A MATCH:
In an emergency situation a match may be rescheduled if BOTH Team Captains are in agreement to do so. The rescheduled match must be held at the same establishment where it was originally scheduled to take place. The match must be made up within the lesser of 2 weeks or the end of season.
6. REPRESENTATION AT REQUIRED LEAGUE MEETINGS:
Five (5) points will be deducted from a teams overall score for non-representation at required meetings. Representation includes one of the following: Team Captain present, a Team Representative present, Oral or written Proxy to the Executive Board.
7. SPORTSPERSONSHIP
A. The Team Captain is responsible for monitoring and regulating the conduct of their team. Any behavior by a team member that might be considered obnoxious, offensive, distracting, or disruptive to other players, or to customers in the establishment where a match is being played. The Team Captain will take IMMEDIATE action to ensure the inappropriate activity.
B. NO dart(s) may be removed from the dartboard by the thrower, Team Captain, another player, scorekeeper, or a spectator until AFTER the score of the dart(s) has been verified and marked on the scoreboard. Should the dart(s) fall from or be removed from the dart board prior to verification and being marked on the scoreboard, and the score be contested by the opposing team, that score will be invalid.
C. For a dart(s) to score the point of the dart(s) must be stuck in the bristle portion of the dartboard and must remain there independently in the dartboard for five seconds AFTER the third or final dart is thrown by the player.
D. If a Scorekeeper is being used, the scorekeeper may ONLY advise the thrower of the score that they have achieved or the score remaining, if the shooter has requested that information. Otherwise, the scorekeeper will NOT talk to, stare at, distract or disrupt the shooter in any manner. If the shooter requests information pertaining to options for an “OUT”, any team member may advise them of such as long as they are not acting as scorekeeper.