Rules | Troy Town Dart Leagu

RULES

1. Committee

The Committee consists of: Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Fixtures Secretary, and all Team Captains.
Any player may speak at the AGM, but only Committee members may vote.
Disputes decided by majority vote (captains of involved teams may not vote).
In case of a tie: Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, or Fixtures Secretary (if not involved) casts the deciding vote.
Only proposals submitted before the AGM will be discussed.
Committee members unable to attend may give a proxy vote to another member/player.
Committee decisions are final.

2. Registration & Subscriptions

Registration fees must be paid before the league starts.
Full season subscriptions must be paid by the second league game in the first half.

3. Match Format

Each match: 6 players (any mix male/female).
Match games:
- 6 Singles
- 3 Doubles
- 2 Trebles

4. Scoring & League Points

Singles: 1 point per win – counts towards league title.
Doubles: 1 point per win – counts towards League Doubles Trophy.
Trebles: 1 point per win – counts towards League Trebles Trophy.
Team with most points = League Winners.

5. Game Rules

Singles: Best of 3 legs, 301 up, double start & finish. Home team throws first for bull.
Doubles: Best of 3 legs, 501 up, flying start, double finish. Home team throws first for bull.
Trebles: 1 leg, 701 up, flying start, double finish. Home team throws first for bull.

6. Prize Money

Per team (league points):
1st – £130 | 2nd – £100 | 3rd – £90 | 4th – £80
5th – £70 | 6th – £60 | 7th – £50 | 8th – £40 | 9th – £30
If tied: prize amounts combined & split equally.
- Example: 1st (£130) + 2nd (£100) = £230 ÷ 2 = £115 each.

7. Draw of Players

Singles, Doubles, Trebles drawn separately.
Reserves may play in any game.
Fee: £1.00 per singles player.

8. Player Registration

All players must be registered before league starts.
Late signings shown in red on results until fee paid.
Players may be signed on the night (league & competitions).
Committee may refuse registration.

9. Match Procedures

Draw: by 8.15pm (or 8.00pm if 1001 competition played).
Matches start: 8.30pm.
Late players: play last or rearranged with captain agreement.
Goodwill expected for late arrivals, upheld in “spirit of the game.”

10. Result Sheets

Results must show actual scores (e.g. 2–0), not just “W” or “L.”
Tons/ton-plus marked with asterisk.
High outshots (120+) & 180s written clearly.
Both teams must:
- Fill in own sheet.
- Post copy to Troy Town Darts League Facebook page on match night.
Late result sheets = 2-point deduction for both teams. No excuses.

11. Disputes

If unresolved during match, game still to be played.
Committee will decide afterwards. Decision final.

12. Playing Conditions

Oche distance: 7ft 9¼in from board face.
Board height: 5ft 8in from floor to bull.
Board must be well lit & in good condition.
Captains inspect board, oche, lighting before play.
Player’s foot must be behind the oche.

13. Scoring & Marking

Scores must be visible to players.
Markers must not indicate finishing doubles.
Scores agreed before darts removed.
Challenges must be made before next throw.
Chalker = match official. Decision final (appeals only after match).
Extra darts after winning double do not count.

14. Transfers

After 3 league games: no transfers allowed.
Before 3 games: transfer allowed (both teams consent + £1 fee).
After 3 games: transfer only by Committee approval (£5 minimum fee).
If pub/club closes: players may move to another team only in first half of season & after paying transfer fee.

15. Non-Attendance & Cancellations

Missing 2 consecutive matches = team forfeits all points for that half-season + possible expenses charged.
Cancellations: 2 weeks’ notice. Rearranged match within 28 days (unless Committee allows exception).
Cancelled-against team must offer 3 dates.
No league match on competition night unless both teams not involved.
Captains must inform pub/club of cancellations (may be liable for food costs).

16. Awards & Trophies

Most Singles Wins (Ladies) – perpetual trophy
Most Singles Wins (Men) – perpetual trophy
180s scored – trophy/certificate
Highest Checkout (120+) – perpetual trophy
Most Tons – perpetual trophy
Highest Away Shot (120+) – perpetual trophy
Full list of perpetual trophies – see Rule 27.

17. Competitions

Teams must play league + competitions to stay eligible for next season.
Registration: by 7.45pm (start 8.00pm). Late entries not accepted.
Prelim players must remain the same throughout rounds.
Missing a final = forfeit prize money & trophy.
Entry: £1.00 per player per competition.

18. Communication

Weekly results posted to Facebook page.
Stats (wins, tons, 180s, checkouts, etc.) circulated by email.
Fixtures, tables, rules & results: www.troytowndarts.com

19. Mackeson Cup (7 Players)

Teams: 7 players.
Format: 7 singles (best of 3 legs, 301 up, double start & finish).
Order of play: bull throw, alternate throwers each game.
Matches played in drawn order.
Winning team must inform Committee member running the comp.
Prelims & final at nominated venue (Friday night or AGM agreement).
Register by 7.45pm.
Entry fee: £1.00 per player.
See also Rules 8 & 17.

20. 1001 Trophy (if played)

Teams: 6 players.
Format: best of 1 leg, 1001 up, flying start, double finish.
Order of play: coin toss.
Matches: nominated league night (start 8.00pm).
Cancelled matches must be replayed:
- 1st half = within 1 week of half-season end.
- 2nd half = within 5 days of season end.
Prelims, semis, final at AGM-agreed venues.
Final: best of 3 legs.
Register by 7.45pm.
Entry fee: £1.00 per player.
See also Rules 8 & 17.

21. St Austell Trophy (4 Players)

Teams: 4 players (pubs/clubs may enter multiple teams).
Venues: not home pubs/clubs.
Format:
- 1 team game (1 leg, 1001 up, flying start, double finish).
- 2 doubles (best of 3, 501 up, flying start, double finish).
- 4 singles (best of 3, 301 up, double start & finish).
First to 4 wins = match winners.
Captains decide order of play (1–4); once drawn, all games in that order. Order may change for next round.
Winning teams must inform Fixtures Secretary.
Prelims & final at nominated venues.
Players must remain consistent across rounds (1 reserve allowed in final).
Teams missing the final forfeit trophy & prize money.
Register by 7.45pm.
Entry fee: £1.00 per player.
See also Rules 8 & 17.

22. Trebles Knockout

Teams: 3 players (pubs/clubs may enter multiple teams).
Venues: not home pubs/clubs.
Format: best of 3 legs, 501 up, double start & finish.
Order of play: bull throw.
Matches: Friday nights or AGM agreement.
Final: best of 5 legs.
Players must remain consistent (1 reserve allowed in final).
Teams missing final forfeit trophy & prize money.
Register by 7.45pm.
Entry fee: £1.00 per player.
See also Rules 8 & 17.

23. Landlords Cup (Doubles Knockout)

Teams: nominated pairs from each pub/club (multiple entries allowed).
Format: best of 3 legs, 501 up, flying start, double finish.
Final: best of 5 legs, double start & finish.
Order of play: bull throw.
Matches: Friday nights or AGM agreement.
Pairs must remain consistent (1 reserve allowed in final).
Missing final = forfeit trophy & prize money.
Register by 7.45pm.
Entry fee: £1.00 per player.
See also Rules 8 & 17.

24. Individual Cup

Teams: 1 nominated player per team.
Played on Finals Night.
Format: best of 3 legs, 301 up, double start & finish.
Final: best of 5 legs.
Order of play: bull throw.
Winner receives perpetual trophy (kept at pub/club for 1 year).
See also Rule 27.

25. Drawn Doubles

Entry: all players enter individually; pairs drawn at random each round.
New draw takes place after each round.
Format: best of 3 legs, 501 up, flying start, double finish.
Played to final 2 teams; final on Finals Night (or AGM agreement).
Winners & runners-up receive prizes.
Register by 7.45pm.
Entry fee: £1.00 per player.
See also Rules 13 & 33.

26. Jubilee Cup

Open to all registered players.
Venue: nominated (usually St Blazey AFC).
Format: best of 3 legs, 301 up, double start & finish.
Perpetual trophies for winner & runner-up (kept at pub/club for 1 year).
Register by 7.45pm.
Entry fee: £1.00 per player.

27. League & Competition Perpetual Trophies

Perpetual trophies must be kept at the pub/club the player or team represents. If that pub/club closes, trophies must either:
Move with the team to their new pub/club, or
Be returned to the League/Committee.
League trophies:
Wooden Spoon – League Singles Losers
Joe Coombe Shield – League Trebles (Winners & Runners-up)
English Clay Lovering Pochin & Co Ltd Cup – League Doubles (Winners & Runners-up)
St Austell Brewery Cup – League Singles (Winners & Runners-up)
Sportsman Trophy Cup – General League Award
Player Achievement Trophies
Adrian Chacksfield Cup – Highest Outshot
Daisy Cup – Most League Tons
Ken Toms Singles Cup – Most League Wins
Ladies Singles Cup – Most Ladies Singles Wins
Highest Away Shot Cup – Highest Away Finish (120+)
Competition Trophies
Individual Cup – Team Champion on Finals Night
Anniversary/Jubilee Cup – Winner & Runner-up
St Austell Trophy Cup – Winners & Runners-up
Mackeson Cup – Winners & Runners-up
1001 Wooden Trophy – Winners & Runners-up
ECLP Trebles Cup (1974) – Trebles Knockout Winners & Runners-up
Landlords Doubles Knockout Cup – Winners & Runners-up

28. Committee Decisions

In all instances, the Committee’s decision is final.