Bath Squash League

League rules

• The league is open to players of all standard.

• All games must be played within the dates specified in the current cycle.

• Court fees must be shared equally between both players.

• The squash league is played to the World Squash Federation Singles Rules though we use the English 'Server only Scores' scoring system and not the American PAR (Point a Rally) system. Details of the 'Server only Scores' scoring system can be found in Appendix 7 (page 39) of the World Squash Federation Singles Rules.

• All matches are the best of 5 games, played with the double yellow spot ball, unless both players agree to use a different type.

• The score at the end of court time stands, unless both players agree to a re-match.

• League cycles run for a period of 5 weeks. There is usually a week break in between cycles. Over holiday periods, the league may be extended.

• A walkover is given to a player if their opponent fails to turn up without giving reasonable prior notice (48hrs or as agreed). Walkovers will be awarded at the discretion of the organisers.

• Walkover: 6pts to claimant, 2pts deducted from opponent.

• Only completed games count toward points scored.

• Points will be awarded as follows:

• The following promotion/relegation outline applies:
  Winner/Runner-up move up 1 division
  Bottom 2 move down 1 division

There are rare instances when the above rule doesn't apply, usually when a division has to contain 5 or 7 players, though we try to be as consistent as possible.

• In the event of points being tied between two or more players at the end of the cycle, positions will be determined based on the following criteria:
  a)  Winner of the game between players tied
  b)  Player with more victories
  c)   If STILL equal – then, a play-off OR the Organiser's discretion decides.

• Players not completing their full quota of matches may be excluded from future cycles.