| WAL-MAC FOOSBALL LEAGUE RULES LEAGUE NIGHT PROCEDURES: All League matches commence at 7:30 P.M. The grace period to start a match is 15 minutes, which means you must have at both players to start a match, unless both team captains agree otherwise. The Match Package will be at each match location and will have the HOME Team's name printed on the outside. This package is for BOTH teams and contains ALL information needed for that week's match. PLEASE READ the package poster and be sure that all players are informed of what is on the poster every week. It is the responsibility of BOTH TEAM CAPTAINS to make certain the score sheet, collection envelope and any other forms are completely filled in. The HOME TEAM Captain gets and KEEPS the signed receipt from the weekly collection envelope. The collection envelope STAYS at the bar. The receipt must be kept until AFTER the League prize fund is paid out. Weekly Fees for Foosball are $8 per player ($16 per team) per week. Fees are due in the event of a forfeited match. BOTH CAPTAINS are responsible for correctly and completely filling in the score sheet. The home team captain must fax the white copy to the league office 466-2910 by NOON Thursday. Late or missing score sheets will result in a penalty. LINE UP/TEAM ALL players will begin the season with a handicap assigned by the league. New players should talk to the league coordinator prior to their first night to determine their handicap. New Players may be signed up anytime prior to the start of a League match. The NEW PLAYER form MUST be completed and sent with the SCORE SHEET. The $10 registration fee must be placed in the collection envelope and the New Player's name listed on the envelope. Teams may carry a MAXIMUM of 4 players on their roster. Once a player is on the roster of a team that player is not eligible to play for any other team, nor is that player eligible to quit one team and join another team. SUBSTITUTIONS are NOT allowed in regular League play. Players who begin a match must play through it entirely or forfeit the games they are unable to play. Other players on the roster are not permitted to "jump in" in the middle of a match. Home Team has the choice of side of table or first serve. LEAGUE PLAY It is the responsibility of EVERY player to be aware of the rules of play Participants should settle any disputes regarding a game being played. In the event this is not possible, team captains or acting captains will act as official in ruling situations. Decisions must be made at the time of the match between the two teams. Referees are not provided. It is the responsibility of each player to know the rules. CONDUCT The objective of this league is to promote sportsmanship, goodwill and unity among players of the game of foosball. The League will not tolerate unbecoming conduct or poor sportsmanship. ALL VIFA Rules and policy regarding player conduct will be adhered to. The League office will penalize misconduct. Automatic Expulsion from the League - any occurrence of physical abuse or violence between payers during League play - Repeated charges of un-sportsmanlike conduct PROCEDURE: The designated home team has the choice of side of table or first serve. Home and visitor are designated on the schedule. Visiting team captain records his line up first, including player handicaps using the 2 player score sheet. Home team captain records his line up second. Player line up positions can be very strategic as this determines their player number/slot throughout the match and the form of singles that they will participate in. Each game is played to 7 actual goals (listed as "pts" on the score sheet). Handicaps are added after the game to determine the final score. The final scores are added after each round to determine the winner of the round. Each round won is worth 1 point in the match when a round total results in a tie each team is awarded a half round point. The team with the highest total of round points at the end of the match is awarded 1 bonus round point. The team with the most rounds won in the winner of the match; League standings are based on rounds won. Handicaps will not change after each match. Handicaps will be reviewed mid-season and adjusted if needed. Cost of table is shared by two teams. Players signing up on a team are only allowed to play with that team for the league season. Switching teams or substitutions during a league match are not allowed.
-Getting and KEEPING the signed receipt
from the weekly money envelope when home team. Wal-Mac Leagues are designed with FUN as our main objective. Wal-Mac offers Pool, Dart and Foosball Leagues for all levels of play. If your favorite location does not currently offer the league of your choice, call WAL-MAC at (780) 466-1702 and we would be happy to assist you with your league needs. |
