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                                        INDIANAPOLIS DARTERS ASSOCIATION INC
                                              RULES AND REGULATIONS OF PLAY

ARTICLE I: CONDUCT OF TEAM
SECTION 1.        All members will be expected to abide by these rules and regulations and conduct themselves
in a sportsman like manner, keeping league matches friendly and showing courtesy to all players and the
personnel of the hosting establishment.
SECTION 2.     The IDA will not tolerate the over indulgence of adult beverages or the usage of narcotics during
IDA functions (i.e. league play, awards presentations, tournaments, etc). If a player is caught in
violation of this Section, his/her membership will be revoked at once. Prescription drugs from doctors are
excused from this rule, but if the person on this medication becomes uncontrollable in his/her actions, he/she
will be removed from that night's league play.

Infractions of the above rules will result in a board hearing and/or penalties.

ARTICLE II: DUTIES OF TEAM CAPTAIN
SECTION 1.        If sponsor fees are not submitted during the first two weeks of play, the team captain must:
            a.        Procure fees from the sponsor and send in with week three score sheets or
            b.        Move the team to another location willing to pay sponsor fees by week 3 or
            c.        Pay the sponsor fees his/her self.
SECTION 2.        A captain is responsible for the conduct of the team, accuracy of the score sheet, proper
registration of all players, and insuring that the home location maintains the proper standards of equipment.
    (1). The captain of the team or a person designated by the captain, must attend all captain’s meetings.
             Failure of the above will constitute a one-point penalty.
    (2). Each captain must appoint a co-captain to act in his/her behalf during their absence.
    (3). The home captain is responsible for providing a scorer for each game. The players may opt for
    chalking their own game. A chalker for each game is encouraged when practical. The chalker does
     not have to be a team member, but must be accepted by both team captains.
    (4). The captain of the winning team is responsible for calling in the score on the night of the match,
     before 7:00 AM the morning after the match. A one-point penalty will be imposed for this infraction.
    (5). Both captains must sign the score sheets to attest their accuracy. This includes initialing by the
     opposing team captain for individuals to receive a certificate (i.e. The opposing team captain must initial
     T80's, White Horses and T20 or higher Double Ins or Outs). Any shot earning a certificate must
     be initialed by the opposing team captain or it will be invalid.
    (6). Match fees are to be sent in each week with score sheets. No fees are due the last two weeks of
     the season unless otherwise specified. (See paragraph 7 for penalties).
    (7). Each team captain is required to mail their team’s score sheet and match fees to the association.
    The envelope must be postmarked by Friday of that week of play or it will be considered late. This allows
    multiple night team captains to include all fees in one check. Score sheets and fees may be hand delivered
    to the league secretary within this time frame. If total match fees and/or completed score sheets are not
    submitted on time, a one point penalty will be imposed every week until both are received. In addition, a
    five point penalty will be imposed the last week of play if score sheets and/or match fees are not received
    within the established time frame.
    (8). A captain should avoid any forfeits, fights, or protests by his/her team. All complaints shall be
    directed to the team captain and not to the members of the team if a dispute arises. If the problem
    cannot be resolved, contact the Board of Directors as soon as possible, at the designated call in number.
    (9). If a captain disregards the responsibilities given him/her, then this captain will be removed and
     another one appointed from that team to do the job.
    (10). A team will not be able to compete in league play if fees are more than three (3) weeks
    overdue. If fees are two (2) weeks overdue, team members and the sponsor will be notified by the
    treasurer that they must become current by the third (3rd) overdue week, or be removed from league play.
    (11). Any individual owing monies to the association directly or through league play will not be able
    to participate within the association until the debt is satisfied. Membership also, may be revoked.
    (12). All awarded trophies and/or monies must be claimed within thirty (30) days of that season's
    awards presentation. If unclaimed, all trophies and/or monies will revert back to the association.

ARTICLE III: TEAM SIZE REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 1.        An incomplete team consists of two players or less of any gender. A team of maximum size
consists of six players of any gender. Team captains are encouraged to carry a team of maximum size of six (6) to
insure against forfeits. A match with two players must follow the following format:
    (1). Play three-person team games with an empty space in the line up (six darts verses 9 darts per round).
    (2). Leave a blank space in each line of the doubles and singles games.

ARTICLE IV: TEAM REGISTRATION
SECTION 1.        A team is considered registered when the following criteria is met:
    (1). A IDA application is received with the proper sponsor fees.
    (2). Procured the proper application for individual memberships and the fees. This may be done the first
    night of league play.
SECTION 2.        Once a player throws a dart during a league match, he/she is ineligible to throw on any other
team on the same night during the current season.
SECTION 3.      All monies must be paid by CHECK OR MONEY ORDER.   If cash is mailed, a one-point penalty
will be imposed. The use of personal check is encouraged by the Association, to cut down on your cost for
money orders, etc; however, the Association will charge a $20.00 HANDLING FEE for each returned check and a
one point penalty will be assessed for late match fees. If the treasurer is not notified within five (5) days as to how
to handle the returned check, it will be sent through a second time. Checks returned a second time will result in:
    a. No further checks being accepted from that person.
    b. Another $20.00 handling fee.
    c. A two-point penalty for this second offense, in addition to the one point penalty already assessed for
         the first time. (This means a total of three points assessed and a total of $40.00 in handling fees).
SECTION 4.        The team captain is responsible for sending in match and membership fees. DO NOT SEND
CASH IN THE MAIL! Checks will only be accepted from PLAYERS on the team.

ARTICLE V: SPONSORS' EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 1.        The management at the location of the match or tournament will be responsible for supplying
and maintaining the league play dart boards, which must be deemed acceptable to both home and visiting
teams.
The Association is responsible for all sponsor inspections, as needed.
(1). All league competition, including tournaments and playoffs, must be conducted on a
STANDARD ENGLISH BRISTLE, 20-POINT CLOCK FACED DART BOARD.
(2). Dart boards will be placed 5 feet, 8 inches from the floor to the center of the bulls eye, with the 20 wedge at
the top center of the back board. The 20 wedge must be a dark colored wedge at all times.
(3). A diagonal measurement from the board to the toe line will be 9 feet, 7 3/8 inches from the bull.
(4). All league play dartboards shall be firmly anchored and well lit to minimize shadows. The dartboard should
be positioned so that it is readily available to players without distraction to the thrower and clear of all obstacles.
(5). A scoring surface must be provided and located in such a position that the score may be easily read by the
players.
(6). When more than one match is being played on boards mounted on the same wall, there shall be a minimum
of 4 feet between the centers of the boards in use.
(7). Any complaints regarding equipment, should be directed to the Association in the form of a letter or phone
call. After inspection, the Board of Directors may direct the sponsor to correct the situation or the Board may
move the teams affected to another site until the problem is corrected.
SECTION 2.        The maximum weight allowed of a player's darts will be 50 grams and the maximum length will
be 12 inches.
SECTION 3.        The sponsoring establishment is required to provide two approved dartboards for each
scheduled home team. Each sponsor can have two teams for every two approved dartboards.

ARTICLE VI: WARM-UP ACTIVITIES PRIOR TO LEAGUE PLAY
SECTION 1.        Dartboards required for league play must be cleared 1/2 hour prior to the match. Practice
should be limited to the teams that are going to play.
SECTION 2.        It is the responsibility of the sponsor to stop other activities (pool, pinball, etc.) within 10 feet of
the toe line behind or to the side 1/2 hour prior to match play.
SECTION 3.        After match play begins, only 12 darts per player are allowed before each game.

ARTICLE VII: TEAM ROSTERS
SECTION 1.        The first night of play must consist of members on the original team application. If there is to be a
change or addition of players, this must have the majority of Board approval, if deemed necessary by the President,
Vice-President and League Secretary.
a. Any changes to team roster, including use of substitute player, must be called in to the call in number the night of
play.
SECTION 2.        Captains must have score sheets completed at 7:30 PM with the first and last names listed on
player roster, whether present or absent. All games on score sheet must be completed with player’s names before
match begins. Duplicate first names should be clearly designated. Captains will initial each other’s score sheets
before the match begins. Changes after the match starts are not permitted unless approved by BOTH CAPTAINS.
SECTION 3.        A team is only allowed to add one player per week. All additions to a team are subject to Board
approval upon receiving the score sheet. If more than one player per week is to be added, Board approval must be
obtained first, prior to match night. If the use of an illegible or unauthorized player requires a point adjustment the
formula in Article XVI, Section 2 will be used. If a player is deemed ineligible, all games he/she played in will be
awarded to the other team.
SECTION 4.       Both teams at 7:30 PM must have 3 or up to 6 players ready for league play. However, if one of
the team captains has less than the required number of players to play at this time, he may request a 15-minute grace
period. If after the 15-minute grace period, the match will be played with the incomplete team as scheduled. (See
Article III, Section 1).
SECTION 5.        All matches must be underway within 15 minutes after team rosters are exchanged.
SECTION 6.        A late player not on the game sheet after the match has started MAY NOT PARTICIPATE AFTER
THE FIRST DART IS THROWN. Captains should try to schedule around all late players, but again, the player must
be listed on the roster at 7:30 P.M.
SECTION 7.        A late player who is scheduled around to later games must be available to participate in the game
he/she is scheduled prior to the completion of the preceding game, otherwise, that player’s turn must be forfeited
each round of that game. (See Article III, Section 1).
SECTION 8.        Substitutions will be allowed in all leagues except Singles, when ALL of the following subsections
are met. The team captain (or acting captain) is responsible for implementing the following subsections. If a
substitute player is deemed ineligible by any of the following sub-sections, all games he/she played in will be
awarded to the other team.
(1). A substitution will be allowed only if the team has less than the minimum required players needed to play the
match. (Example: A regular league team has only two (2) players available for play that night, or a doubles team has
only one (1) player).
(2). Only one substitute player may be used per night of play.
(3). The substitute player must have an IDA rating equal to or less than the team player he/she is substituting for. If
the substitute player does not have a current membership with the IDA, he/she must purchase a membership before
playing. If the substitute player has no IDA rating, his/her eligibility may be disallowed by the Board of Directors if it is
decided his/her skill level is not consistent with the division.
    a. Equal card requirement waived for “A” league and the females in the mixed doubles divisions.
(4). A substitute player has no limit to the number of teams he/she may sub for. However, once a player subs three
(3) times for the same team, he/she will be considered a permanent member of that team (doubles leagues
excluded). The player will therefore not be eligible to play for any other team that night of play for the remainder of
the season. If the team roster already maintains a maximum of six (6) players, a regular team member MUST be
deleted to make room on the roster for the new player.
(5). Match fees must still be paid IN FULL each night of play. The team captain (or acting captain) is responsible
for submitting these funds and collecting from the absent team members.
(6). The team captain MUST indicate on the score sheet which team member the sub is playing for.
SECTION 9.         If a player must withdraw from a Singles league, he/she may select another IDA member, with the
same or lower card rating, to complete the season. All responsibilities of “Team Captain” will apply to the new
player. Prize money will be distributed to the NEW player at the end of the season. Sharing of this money is SOLELY
up to the two players involved.

ARTICLE VIII: REGISTERING NEW PLAYERS
SECTION 1.        After the first night of play, a team may register and play a new player on the same night. The
new player must submit his/her membership application and fees with that night's score sheet. (Teams playing non
-registered, unpaid players, or players under an assumed name, will forfeit all points gained in games played by said
player).
SECTION 2.        New players may not be added during the last two (2) weeks of league play.
SECTION 3.        During the course of the season, it may become necessary to add or delete players from the
roster. If a player is deleted from a team roster during any given season of league play, that player may not
participate for the balance of that season, however, the player may, at his/her option, play on another night if said
player has not been deleted from the night in question. If the player is added to the roster that was previously
deleted during the same season, then forfeit of points gained by said player shall occur.

ARTICLE IX: GAME DESCRIPTIONS
SECTION 1.        A league match will consist of the following games unless otherwise indicated:
2-three person 701 DI,DO games, 1-three person Cricket game, 3-Doubles 501 FI,DO games, 3-Doubles Cricket
games, 3-Singles Cricket games (Best 2 out of 3), 3-Singles 301 DI,DO games (Best 2 out of 3) for a total of 15 points.
It is not permissible for a player to play in more than 1 Singles 301 game or more than 1 Singles Cricket game,
however a player can play in one of each.
SECTION 2.        In the singles leagues, games played will consist of 4-501 FI,DO, 4-301 DI,DO, and 7-cricket
games for a total of 15 points. Order of games will be 501, Cricket, 301, Cricket, 501, Cricket, 301, etc. until 15
games have been played.
SECTION 3.        In the mixed doubles league, games played will consist of 3 Doubles 501 – FI,DO, 2 Singles 301
DI,DO, 3 Doubles Cricket, 2 Singles Cricket. Singles games are played with the male competing against male and
female against female. The last three (3) games will be a blind draw format – 501 FI,DO, Cricket, Piddler’s Choice.
All games are played with each game worth one point for a total of 13 points.

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